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The Analytical Services department of Sheffield Assay Office has recently taken on three new students on work placements as they work towards their university degrees.

It was a pleasure to represent Sheffield Assay Office at the CW Sellors Christmas Wishes Showcase over the last two weeks – an annual event where members of the public can explore beautiful jewellery, exquisite diamonds and luxury timepieces presented by esteemed brands.

Sheffield Assay Office designed gold-plated, solid silver medals for the courageous recipients of the prestigious National Police Chiefs Council’s annual Police Public Bravery Awards.

Information for entries for The Craft & Design Council Competition 2025 is now live.

We held a super spooky day here at Sheffield Assay Office this Halloween with caring staff raising £100 for charity.

This month Sheffield Assay Office bade a fond farewell to our previous Chairman, long-standing Executive Committee member and Guardian, Mr Chris Heaton.

A press release was issued today by Allied Gold and Brown & Newirth to announce an historic agreement with Sheffield Assay Office to set up an in-house assay office at the group's headquarters.

The Analytical Services division of Sheffield Assay Office has successfully doubled its capacity for carbon and sulphur testing by investing in additional analyser equipment.